Portrait Art

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Portrait Art

A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expressions are predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person.

The positioning, facial expressions, composition and lighting are a few things that will affect the outcome of the portrait.

How to Paint Portraits from Photographs: A Step-by-Step Oil Paint Tutorial

  1. Choose a photo with great highlights and shadows.
  2. Sketch or trace the image onto your support.
  3. Lay out only the colors you need for your palette.
  4. Start by painting the eyes.
  5. Block in your shadows and darks.
  6. Add mid-tone colors to the portrait.

Art by Mr. Pranay Pradhan

Art by Selvi. Chitika

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